Senior Sous Chef | Lead High-End Kitchen & Training

HotelJobs; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking a Senior Sous/Head Chef for an upmarket restaurant in Hoedspruit. The role oversees kitchen operations, ensures hygienic high-quality dishes, and manages portion control, stock rotation, and staff training. Start date is November 2026 with incentives and negotiable compensation.

The candidate should have 3 years of Sous/head chef experience and strong menu development capabilities, with knowledge of dietary requirements and stock control. Based in Hoedspruit, onsite role.

Qualifications

• 3 years previous Sous/head chef experience in an upmarket environment- Essential.
• Cooking and Hygiene qualifications beneficial.
• Ability to coordinate the kitchen team to produce menus with high presentation standards.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and stock procedures.
• Budgeting and departmental administration skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations in absence of head chef.
• Ensure high-quality, hygienic food preparation and plating.
• Maintain portion control and stock rotation.
• Report equipment maintenance and seek training across the team.
• Develop and train junior kitchen staff with the head chef.

Skills

Sous/Head chef experience

Team coordination

Dietary requirements knowledge

Hygiene and food safety

Menu development

Education

Cooking and Hygiene qualifications

Job description

HotelJobs is seeking a Senior Sous/Head Chef for an upmarket restaurant in Hoedspruit. The role oversees kitchen operations, ensures hygienic high-quality dishes, and manages portion control, stock rotation, and staff training. Start date is November 2026 with incentives and negotiable compensation.

The candidate should have 3 years of Sous/head chef experience and strong menu development capabilities, with knowledge of dietary requirements and stock control. Based in Hoedspruit, onsite role.